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bebop2 Van Etten, NY(Zone 5a) Jul 28, 2008

Can anyone help me identify this small moth? They were all over the echinacea flowers today. I couldn't get a shot of one with the wings open. They are less than an inch. I live in western New York state. Any help will be appreciated!

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bebop2 Van Etten, NY(Zone 5a) Jul 28, 2008

Here are 2 on one flower.

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bebop2 Van Etten, NY(Zone 5a) Jul 28, 2008

This one was looking right at me!

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jul 28, 2008

They're Skippers, not moths, and in their own family (Hesperiidae) different from other butterflies...
Leonard's skipper, Crossline skipper, Dusted, pepper and salt, etc., are possibilities in your area:

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=2096&chosen_state=36*New%20York

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=2075&chosen_state=36*New%20York

Great pics bebop2!

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bebop2 Van Etten, NY(Zone 5a) Jul 28, 2008

Thanks Claypa. You really know how to identify these guys!

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